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Course: Math 4C Title: Pre-Calculus for Science and Engineering Credit Hours: 4 Course Description: Math 4C is the preparatory course for Math 20A (Calculus for Science and Engineering). The course goals are to develop the mathematical knowledge and critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for the study of calculus. Prerequisite: MPE qualifying score or Math 3C grade of C or better. Textbook: Precalculus, fifth edition, David Cohen, Brooks/Cole, 1997. The solutions manual is optional. Calculators: Graphing calculators may be used as an aid in learning concepts. However, calculators may not be used during quizzes, midterm exams or the final exam. Homework: Homework assignments can be found here. Homework should be completed by the next class but no later than your discussion section. Homework assignments will not be collected or graded. Your understanding of the homework solutions will be evaluated by your performance on six quizzes. You should make every effort to complete each assigned homework problem and seek help with any problems that you have not been able to solve. A thorough understanding of how to solve the homework problems will prepare you well for the quizzes and exams. Lecture: Attending the lecture is a fundamental part of the course; you are responsible for material presented in the lecture whether or not it is discussed in the textbook. You should expect questions on the quizzes and exams that will test your understanding of concepts discussed in the lecture and in the homework assignments. The fourth hour class (Thursday evenings) are counted as regular lectures. Quizzes: There are six quizzes given during the last 15 minutes of class on a semi-weekly basis. A schedule of the quizzes can be found on the course calendar. No notes, books, or calculators are allowed. There are no makeup quizzes, but your lowest quiz score will be dropped. To prepare for the quizzes, you should complete all assigned homework problems and thoroughly understand the mathematical reasoning for each solution. Midterm Exams: There are two midterm exams given during class on October 22nd and November 19th. (See the course calendar.) No notes, books, or calculators are allowed. There are no makeup exams. Final Exam: The final examination will be held at the following date and time:
Regrades: Quizzes and midterm exams will be returned in the discussion sections. If you wish to have your quiz or exam regraded, you must return it immediately to your TA. Regrade requests will not be considered once the quiz or exam leaves the room. If you do not retrieve your quiz or exam during discussion section, you must arrange to pick it up from your TA within one week after it was returned in order for any regrade request to be considered. Grading: Your course grade will be determined by your cumulative average at the end of the term and will be based on the following scale:
I may adjust the scale to be more lenient, but the grade corresponding to a given percentage will not be lower than specified by the above scale. Your cumulative average will be the highest of the two weighted averages below:
Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense at UCSD. Students caught cheating will face an administrative sanction which may include suspension or expulsion from the university. |